Freedoms Children Malombo Jazz Makers - Ourang Outang

A mesmerising meshing of Prog Rock & Afro Jazz, South African style! An absolute gem from the archives of 3rd Ear’s David Marks. Recorded in 1971, initially conceived as Rock Opera by composer Ramsay MacKay, recorded by David Marks in preparation for 3rd Ear’s “Tribal Blues” concerts, August 1971. 50 years later, mastered from the original tape, with only 300 copies pressed If you can still get you grubby mitts on this piece of true South African music history, do so! You won’t be disappointed! Freedoms Children – Malombo Jazz Makers – “Ourang - Outang”. Released by Third Ear Enterprises via the Sharp Flat label, SF06, 2021. Side 1: Ourang - Outang Messing About (Vermouth In The Moonlight) Ourang - Outang Chant If The Day Would Come Excerpt From Music Of The Spirit Side 2: Working Out (Nothing Better Than The Truth) Ourang - Outang II Line up: Ramsay MacKay - Bass, Vocals Julian Bahula - Congas & Mbira Brian Davidson - Vocals Lucky Ranku - Guitar Kenny Henson - Guitar Colin Pratley - Drums Abe Cindi - Sax & Clarinet Publisher: 3rd Ear/R. MacKay